Staff Software Engineer – Simulation

Staff Software Engineer – Simulation

Description

We're more than aviation experts, we're pioneers. We challenge what's possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.

This position is onsite in Fort Worth.

Simulation Software

Bring your experience & ideas to create Aircrew Flight Simulators developed for military and commercial simulation programs. While being an integral part of the Core Engineering organization, work closely with Integrated Product Teams (IPT), customers, and subcontractors. Hone your technical abilities throughout the full software lifecycle spectrum, while gaining experience in leadership and communication.

What you'll be doing as a Simulation Software Engineer

Take part in the organization, planning, development, and management of aircraft training environments to meet program and customer-defined requirements.Develop and integrate software and real-time math models to produce simulated avionics, physics-based aircraft models, communications, weapons, sensors, distributed simulation interactivity, etc.Create data interfaces for avionics, Ethernet, serial, and other protocols.Perform analysis of complex systems integration issues.Perform Configuration Management for developed software.Interface with pilots, customers, and subcontractors throughout product development and acceptance, including design & milestone presentations.Support the software development life cycle from requirements definition, coding, integration, deployment, and acceptance.

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To this Role

Minimum of 15 years of experience required developing training simulation environments.Proficiency with C/C , FORTRAN and Ada programming. Experience with scripting languages (e.g. cssh/tcsh, Perl, PHP, etc.)

• Standard & Protocols UDP, TCP, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429

Proficiency with Linux/Unix (RHEL) development environment.Familiarity with software configuration management tools (Git preferred) and with CI/CD tools (GitLab-CI, Azure Dev Ops, etc.).Demonstrated ability to prioritize activities and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Effective communication and interpersonal skills; build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers, and clearly brief leaders/customers with various levels of experience.Ability to obtain a secret clearanceAbility to travel

What you need to be successful

We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.Bachelor's degree with a Major in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.Systems Engineering background is a bonus.

What we offer you in return

You'll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)120 hours Vacation time12-13 paid holidays per year6 weeks parental leaveTuition reimbursementCompetitive salaryComprehensive health insuranceOn-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselorAccess to more than 11 Employee Resource GroupsAnd so much more

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.